Guru Dutt: Daughter Nina pays tribute

Nafeesa

When singer Nina Dutt Memon finished recording her pop album, Pal, dedicated to her parents Guru and Geeta Dutt, she needed a vivacious model for the video of the remixed Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo.

Nina's search began and ended when she realised that her 17-year-old daughter, Nafeesa (a budding model—actress), was the right choice for the song.

Trained dancer

Not surprisingly, Nafeesa, a home science student in Pune, is maha—thrilled. "It's an honour to be part of this musical tribute to my grandparents. Very often, I used to wish that I was born during the golden era of haunting Guru Dutt melodies. And Chin Chin Choo happens to be my favourite song," gushes Nafeesa, who is being trained in dancing
by Shiamak Davar.

Bollywood calling

Is she planning to act? "Why not? I feel I am cut out for both modelling and showbiz. Since my dad, Naushad, is the creative head of a reputed film production house, he is also supportive about my acting career," discloses Memon, whose favourite actors are Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapur.
"They are so-o-o cute," she smiles, tossing her curly tresses.